Erie Maritime Museum and The U.S. Brig Niagara

Address: 150 E. Front St. Suite 100, Erie

Phone: 814-452-2744

Open: Oct. 1 to March 30: 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday — Saturday; April 1 to Sept. 30: 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday — Saturday, and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday

Of Note: The Erie Maritime Museum and the U.S. Brig Niagara educate the public regarding the region’s maritime heritage and the development of the Port of Erie.

Independence Hall National Park

Address: 520 Chestnut St., Philadelphia

Phone: (215) 965-2305

Open: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily

Of Note: The Independence Visitor Center is located at 6th and Market Streets. Pick up a park map, plan your visit, and watch films in the Independence Visitor Center. Ask knowledgeable park rangers about programs, walking tours and special events. City concierge staff will gladly assist you with information about lodgings and restaurants.

Washington’s Trail

Mailing Address: 310 E Grandview Ave., Zelienople

Phone: 866-856-8444

Open: Daily

Of Note: Retrace George Washington’s journey through Western Pennsylvania in 1753. Discover French and Indian War history alongside 21st century geography which spans rural enclaves, mountain valleys and even city streets. Enjoy charming places to stay and eat, abundant antique stores, and a wealth of other recreational and cultural activities as visitors step back into the history of the Pennsylvania frontier and walk in the footsteps of young George Washington, Ben Franklin, Daniel Boone, Pontiac, Horatio Gates, and Edward Braddock.

Braddock’s Road of Pennsylvania and Maryland

Address: U.S. Route 40, formerly National Road, America’s first highway

Phone: 717-787-3362

Open: Daily

Of Note: As the British army, led by Major Gen. Edward Braddock, moved westward from Virginia, they were forced to widen the Nemacolin path and build a roadway to accommodate the 200 wagons, heavy artillery and over 2000 troops.

Brandywine Battlefield Park

Address: 1491 Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford, Pa.

Phone: 610-459-3342

Open: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday — Saturday

Of Note: Follow in the footsteps of George Washington at the revolutionary Brandywine Battlefield Park.

Bushy Run Battlefield

Address: 1253 Bushy Run Road, Jeannette, Pa.

Phone: 724-527-5584

Open: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday

Of Note: Bushy Run Battlefield preserves and interprets for citizens and visitors the site of this pivotal battle fought between British and Native Americans during the conflict known as Pontiac’s War (1763-64) and the role of this British victory in maintaining control of North America.

Conrad Weiser Homestead

Address: 28 Weiser Lane, Womelsdorf, Pa.

Phone: 610-589-2934

Open: limited schedule, check www.conradweiserhomestead.org for dates

Of Note: A Pennsylvania state historical site that interprets the life of Conrad Weiser. Weiser was an 18th century German immigrant who served as an Indian interpreter and who helped coordinate Pennsylvania's Indian policy. He played a major role in the history of colonial Pennsylvania.

Daniel Boone Homestead

Address: 400 Daniel Boone Road, Birdsboro, Pa.

Phone: 610-582-4900

Open: sunrise to sunset, daily

Of Note: Follow in the footsteps of a legendary frontiersman. The homestead, on 579 acres of rural countryside, includes the Boone House, restored and furnished with an outstanding collection of period Pennsylvania furniture, tools and farm implements.